Model-based inquiries in chemistry

Science Education

Volumn 91, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 877-905

  Khan, Samia ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

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EID: 35948938580     PISSN: 00368326     EISSN: 1098237X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/sce.20226     Document Type: Article

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